Traditional Basque Cider House Tour

Discover San Sebastián's best-kept secret with this Traditional Cider House Tour. You'll have the opportunity to learn all about this classic Spanish sidra and enjoy a tasting session.

Description

At the established time, we'll meet in Bengoetxea Street in San Sebastián and travel just 20 minutes to enjoy a visit to a traditional cider house.

Upon arrival, we'll tour the facilities of the Basque cider house, exploring the apple orchards, cellars, the production process, and the history connecting cider with the Basque Country.

After the tour, we'll perform the Txotx ritual, drinking the apple broth directly from the vats. During this tasting, we'll sample a menu that includes a traditional appetizer, a cod omelet, fried cod with peppers, grilled T-bone steak, and cheese with quince jelly and walnuts.

The tour will conclude after four hours, returning to the starting point in San Sebastián.

Cider Houses

Depending on the season and availability, we'll visit one of the following traditional cider houses: Aburuza, Astarbe, Petritegi, Iparragirre, or Saizar.